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Solar Energy in Oakley, CA

Solar Energy in Oakley

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Oakley with an average of 7.51 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oakley

Solar panels in Oakley that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Oakley

The total length of the day in Oakley, CA today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Oakley, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oakley, CA

Solar Energy Data in Oakley, CA

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Oakley.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Oakley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Oakley

Based on historical Oakley, CA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Oakley. [1]

Oakley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oakley that are always titled at the latitude of Oakley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.81 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.1 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in Oakley

Solar Radiation Data in Oakley, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Oakley.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oakley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Oakley

Oakley, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oakley is August with an average of 7.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.3 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oakley (California) are January with an average of 3.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.72 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Oakley vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Oakley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oakley, CA, of 5.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 51% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Oakley vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Oakley solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Oakley

Sunrise / Sunset in Oakley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:14 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Oakley

Best Months for Solar in Oakley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oakley

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Solar Power Output in Oakley

The Power of Solar in Oakley, CA

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Oakley (ca). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Oakley. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Oakley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Oakley

Oakley (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6586.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oakley is August with an average of 685.53 kWhac, followed by July at 663.99 kWhac and May at 651.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oakley (California) are January with an average of 365.79 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 368.07 kWhac and February at 400.14 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oakley

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Weather Forecast for Oakley, CA [5]

Fri Apr 26
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Apr 27
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sun Apr 28
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 29
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 4%
Tue Apr 30
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 6%
Wed May 1
79°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 40%

More about Oakley

About Oakley

The city of Oakley, CA in Contra Costa County has an approximate population of 35,432. [6]

Oakley Solar Power

Oakley, CA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Oakley, CA, or for more solar-related resources for Oakley, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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